2014 in England

none 2014 Events from 2014 in England Incumbent Politics of England Monarch - Elizabeth II Prime Minister - David Cameron Events January 7 January – Four people are killed when a United States Air Force Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashes at a nature reserve in Cley next the Sea, north Norfolk.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25646978 BBC News Norfolk helicopter crash: Four people dead BBC 8 January 2014 8 January 2014 8 January – A jury at the High Court, London returns an 8–2 majority verdict of lawful killing at the inquest into the death of Mark Duggan, whose death at the hands of Trident Gang Crime Command Metropolitan Police firearms officers in August 2011 sparked the 2011 England Riots. This verdict was reached despite the fact the jury also found that Mark Duggan was not holding a gun when he was shot by the police, sparking protests outside the court and in Tottenham.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25657949 BBC News Mark Duggan inquest: Family fury at lawful killing decision BBC 8 January 2014 9 January 2014 15 January – Birmingham City Council could be forced to sell off some of its assets to pay £1bn of legal claims over equality.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-25733267 BBC News Birmingham landmarks including the NEC could be sold off BBC 15 January 2014 16 January 2014 16 January – Sir Peter Fahy, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police will face prosecution over safety breaches after an unarmed man was shot dead in Cheshire in March 2012.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25759909 BBC News Greater Manchester Police chief faces shooting charges BBC 16 January 2014 16 January 2014 24 January – Sedgemoor District Council in Somerset declares a "major incident" in flooded areas as forecasters warn of more rain.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-25876309 BBC News Somerset floods: "Major incident" declared BBC 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 25 January – Trees are uprooted and structural damaged caused to buildings by lightning as a heavy rainstorm hits the Midlands region.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-25896795 BBC News West Bromwich church and houses hit by lightning in storm BBC 25 January 2014 25 January 2014 30 January – Figures released by the Met Office indicate Southern England and parts of the Midlands have experienced their highest January rainfall since records began in 1910. The announcement comes as military personnel prepare to help residents in flooded areas of Somerset.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25944823 BBC News UK floods: January rain breaks records in parts of England BBC 30 January 2014 30 January 2014 February 1 February – Sally Morgan, the outgoing chair of Ofsted claims she is the victim of a "determined effort" by 10 Downing Street to appoint more Conservatives to key public sector positions.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25997102 BBC News Ofsted chair Sally Morgan accuses No 10 of ousting non-Tories from posts BBC 1 February 2014 1 February 2014 6 February – The Ministry of Defence sends around 40 Royal Marines to the Somerset Levels to help with flood protection as more storms are expected. The Government also provides an extra £30 million for repairs.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26061795 BBC News Prime minister pledges to get flood-hit UK back on the move BBC 6 February 2014 6 February 2014 8 February – Rail links to South West England are cut off as fresh storms hit the area.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26095937 BBC News UK storms: Coastal areas in west hit by renewed gales Bbc.co.uk 8 February 2014 8 February 2014 11 February – After visiting some of the country's flood hit areas, David Cameron says that "money is no object" as he announces measures to help those affected by the storms. He also warns that things may get worse before they get better. 1,600 troops are deployed to help in the relief effort, with more available if needed.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26131515 BBC News UK floods: PM says money "no object" in relief effort BBC 11 February 2014 11 February 2014 20 February – A 4.1 magnitude earthquake is recorded under the Bristol Channel.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26277432 BBC News Earthquake confirmed in Bristol Channel BBC 20 February 2014 20 February 2014 26 February – The two men convicted of the murder of Lee Rigby are sentenced to life imprisonment, Michael Adebolajo without the possibility of parole, and Michael Adebowale with the possibility of parole after 45 years.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26357007 BBC News Lee Rigby murder: Adebolajo and Adebowale jailed BBC 26 February 2014 26 February 2014 28 February – Spree killer Joanne Dennehy is given a whole life sentence for three murders and two attempted murders committed in 2013.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26389479 BBC News Spree killer Joanne Dennehy "had sadistic lust for blood" BBC 28 February 2014 28 February 2014 March 5 March – Birmingham City Council is to sell the NEC Group because the authority is facing legal claims over equal pay totalling more than £1bn.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-26445914 BBC News Birmingham's NEC Group put up for sale BBC 5 March 2014 5 March 2014 11 March – MPs vote 297–239 to allow the controversial Clause 119 element of the Care Bill that will allow ministers to close hospitals in an NHS trust if a neighbouring trust is in financial difficulty, even if the hospital concerned is performing well.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26531807 BBC News MPs grant powers to close local hospitals BBC 11 March 2014 11 March 2014 May 7 May – Former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers is fined £400 after being convicted of possessing cocaine, methamphetamine and ketamine. Flowers stood down from his role at the bank in 2013 due to allegations concerning drug taking, inappropriate expense payments and use of rent boys.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10813004/Crystal-Methodist-Paul-Flowers-admits-drugs-charges.html 'Crystal Methodist' Paul Flowers admits drugs charges Hayley Dixon 7 May 2014 www.telegraph.co.uk June 9 June – The teaching of creationism is banned from free schools and academies.http://www.politics.co.uk/news/2014/06/18/secular-triumph-as-government-bans-creationism-from-free-sch Secular triumph as government bans creationism from free schools and academies Politics.co.uk 18 June 2014 19 June 2014 August 22 August – Labour candidate David Jamieson is elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-28898347 BBC News West Midlands PCC election won by David Jamieson amid 10.4% turnout BBC 22 August 2014 22 August 2014 November 11 November – The Bank of England fires former foreign exchange dealer Martin Mallett due to allegations of market manipulation. 17 November – The Church of England adopts legislation allowing for appointments of women as bishops. Deaths deaths in 2014 Category:2014 deaths See also 2014 in Northern Ireland 2014 in Scotland 2014 in Wales References 2 collapsed Category:Years of the 21st century in England Category:2010s in England *England Category:2014 in Europe Category:2014 by country England